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Ministry of External Affairs
Third G20 Development Working Group Meeting under Indian Presidency in the vibrant state of Goa, India
Goa : 8 May 2023
The third meeting of G20 Development Working Group  is being convened from 8 - 11 May 2023 in the vibrant state of Goa. Over 80 delegates from G20 Members, 9 invitee countries, and various international and regional organizations will be attending the meeting. The formal DWG meeting was preceded by a side event on Women-led Development on 8 May 2023. The participants included several high-profile experts and speakers from IOs, academia, think tanks and civil society who deliberated on matters such as Women and Economy in Emerging Sectors, Women’s leadership in the Uniformed Services, and how women can act as agents of change in Climate Resilience and Food Systems.
The formal segment of the DWG meeting during 9-11 May 2023 will be inaugurated by Secretary  of the Ministry of External Affairs, Shri. Dammu Ravi on 9 May 2023 through a video message. The meeting will be chaired by India’s DWG Co-Chairs – Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretaries Mr. K. Nagaraj Naidu and Ms Eenam Gambhir. DWG as the custodian of the development agenda of G20 and in line with the Indian G20 Presidency’s theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth One Family One Future”, would try to find all-encompassing and inclusive solutions and collective actions to address the diverse global development challenges of the day during the meeting.
The developmental agenda is taking prominence and centerstage during India’s G20 Presidency, especially in the wake of the impacts of the ongoing multiple crises, which are setting back progress on the 2030 Agenda, deepening inequalities and accentuating environmental and climate risks, and in the process disproportionately affecting the developing countries.
Over the next 3 days detailed discussions will be held on various development priorities proposed by India which are likely to feed into Development Ministerial Meeting in June, including deliberating on a G20 Action Plan to Accelerate Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals and the G20 High-level Principles on Lifestyle for Environment that will provide the necessary political thrust and momentum to the efforts on achieving the 2030 Agenda.
An exhibition on the theme of Women-led Development to be inaugurated on 9 May 2023, is also being organised at the meeting venue in association with the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
In association with the Government of Goa, the G20 delegates will also witness the cultural richness & diversity and unique Indian culinary experience providing them a glimpse into the rich heritage of Goa. Several senior dignitaries from the Government of Goa would also attend the social events.
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Ministry of Defence
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS OF COI: HELICOPTER ACCIDENT ON 08 DEC 2021
The Tri-Services Court of Inquiry into the Mi-17 V5 accident on 08 Dec 21 has submitted its preliminary findings. The inquiry team analysed the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder besides questioning all available witnesses to determine the most probable cause of the accident. The Court of Inquiry has ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as a cause of the accident. The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in Controlled Flight into Terrain. Based on its findings, the Court of Inquiry has made certain recommendations which are being reviewed.
Competition Commission of India
CCI invites comments from public in respect of the proposed acquisition of the electrical and automation business of Larsen & Toubro Limited by Schneider Electric India Private Limited and MacRitchie Investments Pvt. Limited
On 16th July, 2018, the Competition Commission of India  received a notice from Schneider Electric India Private Limited  and MacRitchie Investments Pvt. Ltd   in relation to the proposed acquisition of the electrical and automation business of Larsen & Toubro Limited  but excluding the Marine Business and Servowatch Business .
The Commission is of the prima facie opinion that the proposed acquisition is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition and, accordingly, has directed the Acquirers, in terms of Section 29 of the Competition Act, 2002, to publish details of the combination for bringing the same to the knowledge and information of public and persons affected or likely to be affected by such Acquisition.
The Parties have published the details of the proposed combination in 2018/07/586 and the same is also hosted on the respective websites of the parties. The said details are also available on the website of the Commission .
As per the provisions of Section 29 of the Act, the Commission invites comments/objections/suggestions in writing, from any person adversely affected or likely to be affected by the proposed combination. The same may be addressed to the Secretary, Competition Commission of India, 10th Floor, Office Block – 1, Kidwai Nagar , Opposite Ring Road, New Delhi- 110023 or through email: secy@cci.gov.in, latest by 12th December, 2018.
The Commission is not likely to consider unsubstantiated objections.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Commerce Minister applauds the Gujarat Government for spearheading several wide-ranging initiatives to promote the Lab Grown Diamonds Sector
Shri Piyush Goyal appreciates Gujarat’s bid to support Lab Grown Diamonds sector by offering a 100% exemption on electricity duty for 5 years
Gujarat to support R&D initiatives, skill upgradation and market development programs in the Lab Grown Diamonds industry
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal appreciated the Gujarat Government for spearheading several wide-ranging initiatives to promote the Lab Grown Diamonds Sector, especially the initiative to reduce electricity tariff/duty for Lab Grown Diamonds  industry by offering a 100% exemption on electricity duty for 5 years under the provisions of the electricity act. He was chairing a meeting on LGD in New Delhi today.
Shri Goyal applauded the Gujarat Government for recognizing LGDs as a thrust sector under the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes for Assistance to Industries 2022. It may be noted that 'Industrial machinery and equipment' and 'electrical machinery and equipment' have also been considered by the Gujarat Government as thrust sectors, the benefits of which maybe availed by the LGD reactor manufacturers.
He lauded the Government of Gujarat for spearheading several wide-ranging initiatives to promote the Lab Grown Diamonds Sector. A basket of incentives has been offered, including concessions in power cost, interest cost and tax, R&D support to develop indigenous technologies for LGDs, skill development support to encourage skill upgradation for existing workforce etc.
In a bid to reduce electricity tariff, 35% of the charges paid to distribution licences for LT/HT service lines upto Rs. 5 Lakhs can also be availed by industrial units. Another incentive offered is the 100% reimbursement of employer contribution of EPF upto 12% of basic pay or upto Rs. 1800 per month, whichever is lesser, for a period of 10 years.
Interest subsidy and net SGST reimbursement upto a 100% is also being offered to MSMEs, large and mega players. Mega units can claim for reimbursement of 100% of capital input tax on capital goods over 20 years. Assistance is also being provided for technology acquisition to the tune of 65% of the cost, upto Rs. 50 lakhs, including patented technology acquired from foreign company. For market development, assistance to MSMEs to attend National and International Exhibitions is being provided. Rent assistance to the tune of 65% upto Rs. 1 Lakh per annum for 3 years is also being offered. The Government is also striving to support R&D for industrial associations as well as individual enterprises and skill development through financial assistance.
Members of the Gems and Jwellery Export Promotion Council  and officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry were present at the meeting.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices
The Government has put in place a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices  for Pharmaceutical companies, which is in operation since 01.01.2015, to prevent unethical practices by the pharmaceutical companies. This code governs the conduct of pharmaceutical companies in their marketing practices, duly covering the various aspects such as medical representatives, textual and audio-visual promotional materials, samples, gifts, etc. Further, the code establishes relationship with healthcare professionals, wherein the provisions related to travel facilities, hospitality and cash or monetary grants to physicians or their families have been elaborated.
The code also details the mode of operation of the code, responsibilities of the Pharmaceutical Associations in constituting the Ethics Committee for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices  for handling the complaints and Apex Ethics Committee for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices  for review, procedure of lodging a complaint, procedure of handling of complaints by the Pharmaceutical Associations and various penalty provisions.
The code has been adopted by the all the major associations of pharmaceutical companies and the Department on various instances has reviewed implementation of the code by the Pharmaceuticals associations.
The complaints of violation of the voluntary UCPMP by pharma companies which are perceived by the Department are forwarded to the concerned associations for taking necessary action.
The Indian Medical Council  Regulations, 2002 formed under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 , provides for conduct for doctors and professional association of doctors in their relationship with pharmaceutical and allied health sector industry. Under this, any complaint of professional misconduct of a medical practitioner or professional is to be addressed by the respective State Medical Councils.
Besides UCPMP, there exists sufficient and enforceable legal regime to counter, control and dis-incentivize the unethical marketing practices such as “Indian Medical Council Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002” under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, provisions available under the Income Tax Act, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, etc.
The Department has not received any representations in the recent past from civil societies and patents group to make the UCPMP code mandatory. Further, in the writ petition  No. .323/2021 filled by federation of the Medical and Sales Representatives Associations of India & others against Union of India and others, the matter is under consideration of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
This information was given by Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
Power Ministry takes active measures for power restoration work in the areas worst affected due to Cyclone Tauktae
Ministry of Power  has been holding regular review meetings with the State Power Utilities , PGCIL , REC , POSOCO to provide as much assistance as possible to tide over the current critical situation caused by Cyclone Tauktae.
Secretary Power took a special review meeting yesterday with a view to expediting the power restorations works in the State of Gujarat and the Union Territory of Diu, which have been the worst affected areas because of the Tauktae Cyclone. The meeting was attended by ACS Energy Gujarat, CMD of PGCIL and President of IEEMA , amongst others.
PGCIL informed that a team of 150 plus experienced manpower with ERS- Emergency Restoration System  has reached Gujarat and work has commenced to restore the worst affected 220 kV line providing power supply to Diu.
PGCIL also provided the list of contractors who could be contacted for the restoration works of the 66kV system. IEEMA assured that it would coordinate with the electrical equipment manufacturers and major contractors involved in erection of transmission lines for expediting the restoration works. The different State Governments also assured of providing necessary material and manpower for the restoration works.
Ministry of Defence
OFB to manufacture 1.10 lakh ISO Class 3 coveralls
Ordnance Factory Board  has started supply of coveralls conforming to ISO Class 3 exposure standards. Manufacture of initial order of 1.10 lakh from HLL Lifecare Limited  is in full swing. This order will be completed in 40 days.
Factories Board has also developed special two-metre tents which can be used for medical emergency, screening, hospital triage and quarantine purposes. These are made up of waterproof fabric, mild steel and aluminium alloy. Supplies have already started.
Manufacture of hand sanitiser is on war footing and more than 70,000 litres have already been supplied to different agencies.
Two test facilities for blood penetration test has been established, one at Chennai and another at Kanpur.
Around 280 beds in 10 hospitals have been set aside for isolation. This has been done as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare  requirement. The OFB is also trying to produce face masks as per pilot order quantity placed by HLL. More than 90,000 non-medical masks have been manufactured and distributed. Testing facilities for medical masks would also be in place by this week.
Ministry of Defence
FERRY OF RAFALE
The first five Indian Air Force  Rafales have taken off from Dassault Aviation Facility, Merignac, France, today morning. These five include three single seater and two twin seater aircraft.
The ferry of the aircraft is planned in two stages and will be undertaken by the pilots of the IAF, who have undergone comprehensive training on the aircraft. The Air to Air Refuelling planned during the first leg of the ferry will be undertaken by these pilots with dedicated tanker support from the French Air Force.
The aircraft are likely to arrive at Air Force Station, Ambala, on 29 Jul 20 subject to weather. No 17 Squadron, the “Golden Arrows”, is being raised at this base equipped with Rafale aircraft.
NITI Aayog
Prime Minister to interact with leading economists and Sectoral experts
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with leading economists and the experts across sectors from all over the country at NITI Aayog tomorrow. The select group of economists and sector experts have been invited by NITI Aayog for the deliberations with the Prime Minister on 'Economic Policy: The Road Ahead'. The discussion will focus on six broad themes: Macroeconomic Balances, Agriculture and Rural Development, Urban Development, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Employment, Manufacturing and Exports and Health and Education.
Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Ganga Water Rejuvenation Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Minister of State- Planning Rao Inderjit Singh along with the Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, members and CEO NITI Aayog and Senior officials from the Government will attend the meeting.
The emphasis is on sharing the views of the experts from all over the country on the road ahead for the economic policy to steer the nation towards a New India envisioned by the Prime Minister.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Bureau of Communication Goa Organizes Yoga Day Event for Khelo India Students at Indoor Stadium, Campal
Goa, 21 June 2023
The Central Bureau of Communication  Goa, in collaboration with the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence  Goa, successfully organized a grand Yoga Day event for the students of Khelo India. The event took place on Wednesday at the Indoor Stadium in Campal.
Around 100 enthusiastic students from KISCE actively participated in the event, which aimed to promote the practice of yoga among young athletes. The program included a series of competitions focused on traditional Yoga asanas, where the participants showcased their skills and determination. Prizes were awarded to the winners to acknowledge their outstanding performances.
Leading the Yoga sessions was the renowned Yoga guru, Suresh Kumar, whose expertise and guidance have benefited numerous individuals. Addressing the participants, Guru Suresh Kumar emphasized that Yoga is India's priceless gift to the world. He highlighted the significance of daily yoga practice, stating that it helps cultivate a calm mindset and boosts confidence among the students. These attributes, he believes, will contribute to their overall performance in various competitions.
The event witnessed the presence Sumith Mohan, the High Performance Director of KISCE, Riyas Babu, the Publicity Officer of CBC Goa, and dedicated coaches from KISCE. Their support and encouragement added immense value to the event, motivating the young athletes to embrace yoga as an integral part of their holistic development.
Yoga has gained widespread recognition globally for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. Recognizing its potential, the Central Bureau of Communication Goa and Khelo India State Centre of Excellence Goa have taken this initiative to foster a culture of yoga among aspiring athletes. By promoting the practice of yoga, they aim to enhance the overall well-being and performance of these young talents.
The success of the Yoga Day event reaffirms the commitment of the Central Bureau of Communication Goa and Khelo India State Centre of Excellence Goa towards nurturing the potential of young athletes. Such initiatives pave the way for a healthier and more balanced future generation, poised to make significant contributions to the sporting landscape of our nation.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Girl Child Day celebrated across the Country
States/UTs undertake various activities/programs in the 5-Day celebrations ; various activities organized
The Ministry of Women & Child Development celebrated the National Girl Child Day on 24th January ,2023. National Girl Child Day is celebrated with a view to promote awareness about the rights of the girl child to bridge the gender divide and to lay emphasis on the importance of girl’s education, health and nutrition.
This year, as part of celebration of the Day , the Ministry decided to make this event a janbhagidari, States/UTs and districts were requested to organize activities relating to valuing the girl child from 18th to 24th January,2023. The hashtag for promoting the current campaign on social media platforms was hashtag.
States/UTs have undertaken various activities/programs in the 5-Day celebrations of NGCD. Activities such as special Gram Sabha/Mahila Sabha on CSR, Oath taking ceremony/signature ceremony, door to door programme, Programme with schools - on value of girl child, Posters/Slogan-writing/ Drawing/Wall Painting competition among school, community sensitization programme, talk show on Health & Nutrition related issues of girls, plantation drive were organized. Local champion in the field of education, sports were honoured/felicitated.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti to participate in Special Campaign 3.0 from 2nd October – 31st October, 2023 for promoting Swachhta and disposal of pending references.
With the aim to fulfil the objective of institutionalising Swachhta and minimising pendency in Government Offices, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  has issued guidelines to carry out the Special Campaign 3.0 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2023. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  is, accordingly, participating in, the above Campaign 3.0 from 2nd October – 31st October, 2023 and, the Preparatory Phase of the campaign starting on 15th September, 2023.
2. DDWS has also participated in the Special Campaign 2.0 for disposal of pending references and promoting swachhta during the period from 2nd October - 31st October, 2022 in its secretariat and at the field office under its administrative control. During the implementation Phase of the Special Campaign from 2nd October – 31st October, 2022, pendency in various categories such as VIP References, IMC Reference, State Government Reference, PMO References, Public Grievances and PG Appeals were disposed of efficiently and identified files were reviewed. As a result of special campaign, space of 600 square feet had been generated. The achievements made during the campaign were uploaded on the SCDPM Portal also, created by the DARPG. Social media was also involved for publicity of the campaign.
3. The efforts under Special Campaign 2.0 were continued post campaign through November, 2022 to August, 2023. The highlights of the achievements in terms of disposal of pending references during Nov., 2022 – August, 2023 are as follows:
 VIP references - 48
 State Government References - 88
 Public Grievances - 3428
 Public Grievances Appeal - 215
4. Now, the DDWS is preparing to further participate actively in the Special Campaign 3.0 to start from 2nd October, 2023.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR in partnership with Laxai Life Sciences has received regulatory approval to undertake clinical trials on Covid-19 patients with Colchicine
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research , and Laxai Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, have been given the regulatory approval by DCGI to undertake a two-arm phase-II clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of the drug Colchicine in improvement of clinical outcomes during the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The partner CSIR institutes in this important clinical trial are the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology , Hyderabad and CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine , Jammu.
Dr Shekhar C Mande, Director General of CSIR, expressed his happiness on the approval granted to conduct the clinical trial on this approved drug, used for treating gout and related inflammatory conditions. Dr Ram Vishwakarma, advisor to DG-CSIR highlighted that colchicine in combination with standard of care will be an important therapeutic intervention for Covid patients with cardiac co-morbidities and also for reducing proinflammatory cytokines, leading to faster recovery. A number of global studies have confirmed now that cardiac complications during course of COVID-19 infections and post-covid syndrome are leading to loss of many lives, and it is essential to look for new or repurposed drugs.
Dr. S. Chandrasekhar  and Dr. DS Reddy , the two partner institutes from CSIR said that they are looking forward to the outcome of this Phase II clinical efficacy trial on Colchicine, which may lead to life-saving intervention in the management of hospitalized patients. India is one of the largest producers of this key drug and if successful, it will be made available to the patients at an affordable cost.
Dr Ram Upadhayay, CEO, Laxai informed, that the enrollment of patients has already begun at multiple sites across India and the trial is likely to be completed in the next 8-10 weeks. He further added that this drug can be made available to large population of India based on the results of this trial and regulatory approval.
Recent clinical studies have reported in leading medical journals about colchicine being associated with a significant reduction in the rates of recurrent pericarditis, post-pericardiotomy syndrome, and peri-procedural atrial fibrillation following cardiac surgery and atrial fibrillation ablation.
Prime Minister's Office
PM conveys Navroz greetings
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone on the occasion of Navroz.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Navroz Mubarak! On this auspicious occasion, I pray for the happiness and good health of everyone. May the year ahead bring greater prosperity and further the spirit of togetherness in our society.”